Campus HEAD
Bâtiment A,
Rte. des Franchises 2
1203 Genève 

Opening hours
Monday to Thursday: from 8:30am to 12h30pm and from  01:30pm tp 05:30pm.

Bookings:
Studio bookings can be made by telephone on +41 22 558 52 11, or at the studio on Wednesday mornings. 

Head: Aurélie Pétrel
Deputy head : Yvan Alvarez

Teaching staff
Stéphanie Gygax,
Virginie Otth,
Aurélie Pétrel,
Yvan Alvarez
And occasionally, Léonard Grémaud, Philomène Lacroix, and Neige Sanchez.

Through individual meetings and various course formats, the Pool assists students at every stage of their photographic process, from shooting to installation. Beyond its pedagogical and technical mission, the Photography Pool also positions itself as a space for research and reflection on contemporary image practices, in dialogue with artists, photographers, and other visual experts, as well as with other Pools such as the Publishing and Printing Pool.

Its role is to:
– transmit basic skills (tutorial course program),
– extend knowledge through a professional approach,
– supervise projects involving the use of photography,
– consider the documentation of work,
– support candidates preparing for competitions and applications.

The team:
– responds to the needs of students who wish to practice photography,
– offers a teaching program particularly in the technical field,
– supports theoretical reflections concerning image production.

Infrastructure and Equipment
– 2 fully equipped photo studios,
– 1 black-and-white darkroom,
– 1 workspace with calibrated screens and self-service computers.

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OPENING HOURS AND STUDIO BOOKINGS

• Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 3.30pm.
• Studio bookings can only be made by telephone on +41 22 558 52 11 or on site during opening hours.
• For all other enquiries, please email headpoolphoto@hesge.ch.

Access to the Pool Photographie website